Recommendations for OBD II readers
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From: Airdrie
variance
Apple guy...
surfing and searching today; what are the benefits to the PLX Kiwi 2+ and 3 over the cheap elm327 (wifi version) and an app(s) downloaded from iPhone app store? Big price difference.
Am I missing something?
thanks
surfing and searching today; what are the benefits to the PLX Kiwi 2+ and 3 over the cheap elm327 (wifi version) and an app(s) downloaded from iPhone app store? Big price difference.
Am I missing something?
thanks
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From: san antonio tx
clear Airbag codes
I know for a fact that my standard ODBC II reader will not clear the Airbag code, and, I had to go to the dealer for them to clear the code...will the I90 clear the airbag code if need be?? I rather purchase a I90 for the same amount as an hour rate at the dealer.. any information is great appreciated.
al
al
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From: san antonio tx
carsoft I930
FYI. I took the chance and purchased the Carsoft I930 to reset my airbag light. I know in the past that a low battery issue in my xk will sometimes trigger the airbag light, and the last time this happened I could not clear the code without having the dealer clear it for me which cost around an hour's worth of money..so I took the chance and purchased a I930 from Amazon and was able to clear the airbag warning light very easily. actually it found that my satellite antenna was also throwing a code as bad..which clears up the reason why I cant get satellite radio!!
Al
Al
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From: Thornhill Ont. Canada
Success with Veepeak ELM 327 2013 XK
Hi all.
Just wanted to share that i picked up a Veepeak ELM 327 OBD unit and had good success scanning and reading info on my 2013xk. I posted the details in the General Tech Help forum link below which includes info returned from the Torque Pro app (post #497):
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/g...-%2A%2A-33347/
Hope this helps those considering a bluetooth OBD unit.
Just wanted to share that i picked up a Veepeak ELM 327 OBD unit and had good success scanning and reading info on my 2013xk. I posted the details in the General Tech Help forum link below which includes info returned from the Torque Pro app (post #497):
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/g...-%2A%2A-33347/
Hope this helps those considering a bluetooth OBD unit.
I develop apps for a living. There is little if anything that I can find out about my customers. Just because google asks for permission to do things doesnt mean the developer can access it. I would be more worried about your Facebook account.
That would be a low cost risk/ reward option. Buy it, run several diagnostics on a Saturday afternoon. See if has reset capabilities etc. If not, take it back on the same weekend.
I have a question for the forum. Those of you that use the bluetooth devices, does your agreement for the app grant access of your android to the vendor?
I don't download any apps on my phone because any that I've been interested in want data mining rights. contact info etc...
I don't use my cell for any transactions so I'm not concerned about hacking, just don't like other people minding my business. Feels like one of those Progressive insurance OBD II dongles that monitor your driving habits.
OK maybe a tad paranoid but I'd like to read your thoughts.
I have a question for the forum. Those of you that use the bluetooth devices, does your agreement for the app grant access of your android to the vendor?
I don't download any apps on my phone because any that I've been interested in want data mining rights. contact info etc...
I don't use my cell for any transactions so I'm not concerned about hacking, just don't like other people minding my business. Feels like one of those Progressive insurance OBD II dongles that monitor your driving habits.
OK maybe a tad paranoid but I'd like to read your thoughts.
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Google "OBDII gauges" and you will find some out there that you plug a cable into your OBDII port and it has a gauge on the other end of the wire which you can have water temp and voltage .
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https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=26270862...pItem=1&chn=ps
I don't remember if even Torque has oil temperature...... don't think it does.
I don't remember if even Torque has oil temperature...... don't think it does.
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Hm, thought so. Well, if it gives water temperature and voltage, it is worth it. Thanks!
https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=26270862...pItem=1&chn=ps
I don't remember if even Torque has oil temperature...... don't think it does.
I don't remember if even Torque has oil temperature...... don't think it does.
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From: Russellville, MO
there is a thread in the General Tech section for recommended OBD readers (link below). Many have gone with the ELM327 Bluetooth reader and download the Torque Pro app for about $20
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/g...-%2A%2A-33347/
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/g...-%2A%2A-33347/
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I have an ELM 327 connected to the Torque Pro app, and it doesn't show oil temp.
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It is also shown in the workshop manual:
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Interesting. In Torque Pro it's not available.
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It's already been done for you guys with 2010 onward. You just need to apply it:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/g...p-more-213503/
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/g...p-more-213503/
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From: Sydney
http://britishdiagnostics.co.uk/
Software is on a virtual machine and installs on a Windows laptop. For X150 does everything the factory unit does including subroutines to reset windows, seats etc.
Software is on a virtual machine and installs on a Windows laptop. For X150 does everything the factory unit does including subroutines to reset windows, seats etc.
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From: North Carolina
I bought one of these a few months ago, and just yesterday I learned that I can read EVERYTHING with it (thanks u102768). Today I was driving around reading my oil temp and oil level in real time. Unfortunately, it has to read through every module before it will give you real time info, and that takes about 3-4 minutes. But once it's done, you can see live data from every module in the car.
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It's already been done for you guys with 2010 onward. You just need to apply it:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/g...p-more-213503/
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/g...p-more-213503/
This is awesome. Thanks for sharing, Sean. Works like a champ!